Optics Research Scientist

About the role

The Optics Research Scientist position offers an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. You will collaborate with innovative 3Mers around the world and make an impact by developing and advancing optical materials technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise to develop and advance optical materials technologies that can be used for new product commercialization opportunities
• Protect 3M intellectual property through the filing of new patent applications and presenting at appropriate conferences
• Collaborate with research teams from Corporate Research and Business Labs on developing capabilities and applications that use scientific, mathematical, and computational skills
• Engage with 3M's international laboratories for technology and product transfers

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience with software tools to develop optical modeling and simulation capabilities
• Experience with CAD software and component design

Qualifications

• Experience working with optical materials such as fiber optics, photonics, or optoelectronics, setting up experiments, collecting data in various optical laboratories, and performing data analysis
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and an ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated work-related leadership ability and accomplishments
• Familiarity with optical interconnect industry, key issues, major players, and trends

Skills

• Experience working with optical materials such as fiber optics, photonics, or optoelectronics, setting up experiments, collecting data in various optical laboratories, and performing data analysis
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and an ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated work-related leadership ability and accomplishments
• Familiarity with optical interconnect industry, key issues, major players, and trends

Benefits

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. Competitive pay and benefits are provided, including a range of benefits such as Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits. Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. For more information, please refer to the Pay & Benefits Overview link provided.

Location

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel may include up to 10% domestic/international.

Schedule

This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel may include up to 10% domestic/international.

Equal Opportunity Employer

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.